Certified Nursing Assistant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding Great Basin College's Certified Nursing Assistant course!
- Register as a GBC Student 775-327-2068 or admissions@gbcnv.edu.
- Enroll in the CNA course. Assistance with enrolling in a GBC class.
- Purchase a subscription from American Databank (Complio) 1-800-200-0853 or https://gbc.complio.com/. You will need to add these packages: vaccine tracking, drug screen, background check.
- Before class begins: 1) Upload all required documents into your new complio account before class begins. 2) Complete drug screen. 3) Obtain BLS from American Heart association (AHA).
- BLS is available at GBC call 775-327-2317.
The CNA course is a hybrid course consisting of three parts:
- Theory 40 hours
- Skills Lab 60 hours
- Clinical 20 hours
Course length is 4-8 weeks depending on location.
You must be 16 years of age to enroll in a CNA course.
No, you do not need a high school diploma or a GED to enroll in a CNA course.
Financial aid may be available. Please contact our Student Financial Services for more information.
- JOIN: 775-753-1700 or jrobertson@join.org
- EmployNV: Gaye Elliott 775-753-1900 gaelliott@detr.nv.gov
- H-1B Rural Healthcare Grant: 775-827-0184 sharyn@nvha.net
- Good Jobs Northern Nevada: 775-444-2821 djackson@nevadaworks.com
- Nye Communities Coalition Phone: 775-727-9970
GBC Health Sciences and Human Services offers these courses. Call 775-327-2317 for class information.
We offer CNA classes in Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca, Ely and Pahrump.
Registration requirement information
Registration requirement information document.
